The latest lens roadmap from Pentax shows a 300mm lens next year. It is likely to feature the new internal focussing motor.

This may cause some people to upgrade from their present F or FA 300mm 1:4.5 lenses, which typically sell for US$700 or so second-hand.

Of the two, which are optically identical (and superb), the F is to be preferred because of its detachable tripod socket-cum-handle. It has a good built-in lens hood too, and is made to last.

I suspect that second-hand lens prices are going to keep going up as Pentax increases its market share on the back of the excellent K100D and K10D. So if you see an F 300mm for sale on Ebay, grab it.

G

Size, ergonomics, lenses.

G

Pentax, like the good Lord above, moveth in mysterious ways.

But perhaps they are being kind. The camera is not yet on sale anywhere, and on past form won't be in the UK until 2027.

So, why promote something that is not available?

G

All Pentax flashguns will work with your camera.

G

The problemn with bouncing off the wall is that if it is a coloured wall, you get a rather strange colour cast. Ceilings, thankfully, are usually white.

And yes, the 360 is a superb gun EXCEPT FOR the lack of swivel. What's needed is a swivelling hotshoe. Pentax, are yopu listening?

G

I'm joking of course. I do in fact have most of the existing Pentax lenses that I would like to own (which is not a huge number - I also own some which I don't really need/want/use), but many of the 2007 lenses look very tempting.

G
(Looking wistfully at the roadmap)

Don't worry, there's a cure. Once you have bought all the lenses there are, there is nothing left to tempt you.

Unless, of course, you switch to another system.

George
(reading Nikon brochures)

Shouldn't you now call yourself "exMxuser"?

Glad the problem has been solved.

G

Are you quite sure that you have auto-ISO enabled? It seems strange that this doesn't work when everything else does. I suggest you check your settings before rolling back.

G

It's certainly a great cormorant shot.

G